Description: (Crystallographer)
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale was a pioneering British crystallographer known for her groundbreaking research in the field. She made significant contributions to the understanding of chemical structures, such as proving the flatness of the benzene ring and developing innovative methods like Fourier spectral analysis. Throughout her career, she achieved numerous milestones for female scientists, including being one of the first women elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, serving as the first female professor at University College London, and holding leadership roles in prestigious scientific organizations.